This hearty Stuffed Pepper Soup is easy, healthy, and scrumptious. It's the perfect busy weeknight meal. It also happens to be Whole30 and Paleo compliant.
Garnishes: freshly chopped cilantro, parsley, and shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: 2 cups rice cooked
Instructions
In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the beef until cooked through. Drain in a colander. Meanwhile, add olive oil and cook onions over medium-high heat, stirring, 2 min.
Add garlic and stir another minute. Add peppers, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and continue stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes with juices, broth, cumin, oregano. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. (If you haven't cooked the rice yet, now is a great time to do so.)
Add back the browned beef and stir into the soup just until warmed through. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Ladle soup into individual bowls, with a large scoop of cooked rice, if using. Garnish with cilantro, parsley, or shredded cheese.
Notes
This soup is extra satisfying over white or brown rice; be sure your rice is cooked before adding to soup, and only add it at the end, right before serving to prevent broth turning starchy. Don't cook the rice in soup, or it will absorb all the liquid.If desired, add 1-2 TB sugar to taste, as it offsets the tang of tomatoes. If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ♡